James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

EA2300:03

Crustal Processes

Townsville HECS Band 2

18 hours lectures, 36 hours practicals, 8 hours field work. Semester 2.

Staff: Professor T Bell, Dr T Blenkinsop.

Folds, foliations, lineations, overprinting criteria and structural features of compressional and extensional crustal domains. Faults, fault analysis, fault movement directions, faults and mineralisation, orthographic projection of faults.

Learning Objectives:

  1. to develop expertise in the use of sterographic projections to solve problems in structural geology and to provide experience in solving geometric problems on maps of multiply deformed terrains;
  2. to gain an understanding of basic deformation/metamorphic processes, such as fold and foliation development and dissolution during deformation and microstructural processes;
  3. to gain an understanding of the development of faults, fractures and other related battle structures;
  4. to develop skills in the practical analysis of faults applicable to people wishing to enter the environmental, mineral exploration and engineering professions.

Assessment by a three-hour theory examination (50%); one two-hour practical examination in structural geology (25%); practical tests and assignments (25%).